android 2.1

HTC has a good thing going already in the Incredible, EVO, and HD2, and will be adding on to that impressive lineup next week when the HTC Aria hits AT&T on June 20. Portable at just 4.2-inches high, the Aria balances work and play with Android 2.1's operating system, and keeps you on top of Twitter, Facebook, and all your friends' status updates with HTC Sense's Friend Feed.

Stocked with a crisp 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen display, 2GB of on-board memory (expandable up to 32GB microSD), 5MP camera with LED flash, and six hours of talk time, the Aria could take the place of your other, heftier smartphone that's weighing down your bag now.

But there's another really fun feature worth hearing about. Find out what it is, along with pricing details after the break.

After an initial delay, Android 2.1 — the same version of the Android OS running on the Nexus One — is finally available on the Motorola Droid. Though the Nexus One was released months ago, it's taken longer for Android 2.1 features like multi-touch navigation to make it onto the Droid.

Besides multi-touch, new features include live wallpaper and new standard applications like Google Goggles. Verizon began rolling out the update to Droid users at the end of last week, and so far, reviews are mixed. Some phones have seen an increase in operating speeds, while others (especially those running live wallpaper) are experiencing slight delays. Not all Droid users have received the update, which will arrive over the air. Once you're prompted to install the new version, the actual download only takes about a minute!

Has your Droid been updated? What do you think about Android 2.1?